Senate Session, Part 1

2018-02-07T11:30:01-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/8bb/20180207113249002_hd.jpgSenate leaders reached a two-year spending deal that would increase the federal budget by nearly $300 billion, with Pentagon funds rising $80 billion and domestic spending by$63 billion in fiscal year 2018 alone. The agreement clears the way for senators to approve a six-week continuing resolution and avoid a government shutdown, and buying time for congressional spending committees to determine allocation for additional funding.

Senate leaders reached a two-year spending deal that would increase the federal budget by nearly $300 billion, with Pentagon funds rising…
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Senate leaders reached a two-year spending deal that would increase the federal budget by nearly $300 billion, with Pentagon funds rising $80 billion and domestic spending by$63 billion in fiscal year 2018 alone. The agreement clears the way for senators to approve a six-week continuing resolution and avoid a government shutdown, and buying time for congressional spending committees to determine allocation for additional funding. close